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Your daily Colorado politics update for Tuesday, February 24
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections

The speech will also be a “celebration” of 250 years of America’s independence.

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FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal

FedEx said in a filing that it has “suffered injury” from having to pay the tariffs.

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Trump pulls back endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd after he bucked president on tariff vote

“Leadership requires independent judgment and the willingness to stand on principle,” Rep. Jeff Hurd posted online after President Donald Trump revoked his endorsement of the freshman Republican.

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Denver is poised to pass mask ban for ICE agents, joining other cities in pushing back on enforcement

In a meeting with Denver City Council members last week, Mayor Mike Johnston thanked the bill’s sponsors for their work and said he looked forward to supporting the face coverings ban for officers.

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US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea, killing 3

The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.

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ICE officer training is ‘deficient’ and ‘broken,’ former agency lawyer tells congressional forum

Ryan Schwank was testifying Monday during a public forum.

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Lawmakers take on Big Data, housing bills, ICE liability in the Colorado legislature this week

Welcome to another Monday in the state Capitol, folks. Lawmakers are settling in for a week of housing debates and efforts to limit the sharing of Big Data — and set liability for